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Brand: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所
Nakiri and Bunka of +/- 180mm
By using the old bamboo from thatched roof houses which could end up as waste
Update: September 30
Masashige Kudoh Collection Kiridashi (#001) summerdrop Brand: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所Introducing swordsmith Masashige Kudoh. On our last visit in Japan (2025) we visited the forgery and home of Masashige Kudoh in Kiryu, Gunma prefecture. Our visit to Kudoh sans swordsmith workshop was a humbling and memorable experience. Kudoh san generously demonstrated parts of the forging process, like folding tamahagane and shaping the blade. His focus and precision stood out, not a single blow or energy was wasted. Watching him work was like
